Go Natural

Bring out the highlights in your hair naturally with this at-home hair coloring recipe.

Botanical TintsMakes 8 ounces / Let nature wash your hair with fresh new color. Although flowers, stems, leaves, bark, and seeds don’t actually change the color of your hair, they impart a wonderful tint. To help guarantee the final outcome, do a strand test before applying the dye to your whole head. Check the strand periodically to calculate the time required to achieve the desired result.

1. Place the plant material in the bottom of a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Cover with the water and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 hour and then strain. Return the liquid to the pan and boil for an additional hour. Cool before applying to hair.

2. Wearing plastic gloves, pour the solution through hair. Cover hair with a plastic bag or wrap, and allow solution to work on hair for 15 minutes to an hour, depending on the desired results. Rinse out thoroughly, followed by a pH 4.5 to 5.5 shampoo. Dry and style as usual.

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